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Jacksonville Girls Advance To Northeast Regional Behind Nicholson’s 32-Point Performance

Nicholson pours in 32 points, and fifth-ranked Jacksonville girls’ stave off No. 6 Ramsay’s comeback to advance to Northeast Regional. By Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE — Neveah Nicholson poured in 32 points, including eight 3-pointers, and the fifth-ranked Jacksonville girls held off No. 6 Ramsay’s comeback to win their subregional game 63-52. The Golden Eagle (27-4) […]

Gamecocks Reload: Jax State Adds 5 Prep Signees, 24 Portal Transfers to Bolster 2026 Class

Jax Signings

Gamecocks add five prep signees, 24 portal additions to class after signing 25 in December. New additions include Randolph County all-state running back Winston, Oxford’s Bunn. By Joe Medley Charles Kelly is not one to overcomplicate things. Jacksonville State’s second-year football coach likes speed, and he likes size. He addressed both with a second signing […]

Oxford Celebrates Seven College Signees as Maniscalco Weighs Strong Options and Future Draft Potential

Oxford Prep Signings

Oxford’s Maniscalco, among Oxford’s five baseball and softball signees Thursday, decides among ‘good options’ now, eyes potential draft options later. By Joe Medley OXFORD — Baseball and softball athletes highlighted the first of two signing celebration ceremonies at Oxford High School on Thursday. Haleigh Pruitt, Rocco Maniscalco, Marcus Lawler, Zakaree Newton and Canaan Whitman all […]

Snead Signs with Oakwood University Ahead of First Season at Jacksonville

Jacksonville Prep Signings

Eyeing her first season after transferring to Jacksonville, Snead signs to play softball for Oakwood University. By Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE — Ava Snead hasn’t played her first softball season for Jacksonville, but she’s plotted her next move. The transfer from Saks made it official Wednesday, signing to play for Oakwood University, an NAIA school in […]

Area Athletes Earn Silver Medals on Final Day of AHSAA Indoor State Meet

Alexandria’s Anna Beth Stewart (center) tied for second in the high jump at the AHSAA state Class 4A-5A indoor track championships Saturday at Birmingham CrossPlex. (Submitted photo)

Alexandria’s Stewart, Jackonville’s Mathis and Central-Clay’s Heflin bring home silver medals in final day of state meet.   BIRMINGHAM — Area athletes came away with three silver medals and one bronze Saturday, in the final day of the AHSAA state indoor track championships. Saturday’s action included the Class 4A-5A division. The 1A-3A and 6A divisions […]